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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have met the challenge of keeping foods, liquids, and other items cool. Learners learn about heat transfer, vacuums, and insulation and design a system to keep a cup of chilled water as cool as possible for one hour. Learners compare their results with that of other learners and reflect on the lesson.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Student Resource Sheets
- Student Worksheets
- Ice
- Water
- Large pitcher
- Thermometer
- Paper cup with chilled water
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic sheets
- Fabric
- Cotton balls
- Moss
- Cardboard
- Additional paper cups
- Tape
- Cups
- Straws
- Paper clips
- Clothes pins
- Wire
- String
- Recycled packing foam
- Fabric
- Rubber bands
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
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Technology
- Manufacturing
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Heat Transfer
- Chemistry
- States of Matter
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Research and Development
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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